Artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine, current applications and future role with special emphasis on its potential and promise in pathology: present and future impact, obstacles including costs and acceptance among pathologists, practical and philosophical considerations. A comprehensive review.

Journal: Diagnostic pathology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The role of Artificial intelligence (AI) which is defined as the ability of computers to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence is constantly expanding. Medicine was slow to embrace AI. However, the role of AI in medicine is rapidly expanding and promises to revolutionize patient care in the coming years. In addition, it has the ability to democratize high level medical care and make it accessible to all parts of the world.

Authors

  • Zubair Ahmad
    Center for Advanced Material (CAM), Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar.
  • Shabina Rahim
    Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Maha Zubair
    Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Jamshid Abdul-Ghafar
    Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratory, French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC), Kabul, Afghanistan. jamshid.jalal@fmic.org.af.